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Suggest Treatment For Incontinence Connection Problem
I have just had a partial mastectomy and have been given dilaudid for pain. I find I am frequently incontinent and wonder if it is the medication. I also strained a groin muscle just before my surgery and have a lot of pain and stiffness from this, so wonder about the incontinence connection there.
Dear yes hydromorphine can cause constipation and urine retention. other side effects are respiratory depression, lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, itching, constipation, nausea, vomiting, headache, perspiration, and hallucinations.
If your suffering from side effects means please consult your doctor he will choose alternate pain medication for you. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.
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Suggest Treatment For Incontinence Connection Problem
Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Dear yes hydromorphine can cause constipation and urine retention. other side effects are respiratory depression, lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, itching, constipation, nausea, vomiting, headache, perspiration, and hallucinations. If your suffering from side effects means please consult your doctor he will choose alternate pain medication for you. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask. take care